{"id":293231,"date":"2026-06-02T16:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293231\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:26:14","slug":"mayors-ball-raises-1-million-benefiting-united-way-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/293231\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor\u2019s Ball raises $1 million benefiting United Way Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-603570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mayor_s-Ball-2026-0035-m-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mayor\u2019s Ball raises $1 million benefiting United Way Miami\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  \/>Pictured (l-r) are Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins; Symeria Hudson, United Way Miami president and CEO, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 500 business leaders, government officials and community champions recently gathered for an unforgettable evening as the Mayor\u2019s Ball celebrated its 25th anniversary honoring Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted in support of United Way Miami, the evening blended a sophisticated program with a 1970s disco theme, transforming the ballroom into \u201cStudio 25\u201d while underscoring collaboration among business, government and nonprofit leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The annual event, a key fundraising driver for United Way Miami, generated more than $1 million this year. Proceeds help expand services across Miami-Dade, supporting families, increasing access to opportunity and delivering critical resources to residents in need.<\/p>\n<p>When emergencies are declared, United Way Miami serves as the county\u2019s ESF-15 partner at the Emergency Operations Center, helping coordinate volunteers and donations. The organization also leads Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and is embedded in CORE, the county\u2019s coalition of agencies dedicated to supporting all phases of disaster management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor decades, we have stood together in moments that tested our community most \u2013 from natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic to supporting families and individuals during times of economic uncertainty. This partnership reflects a shared mission to ensure that every resident, especially our most vulnerable neighbors, has access to the resources, opportunities and support they need, not only to recover, but to thrive,\u201d said Symeria Hudson, president and CEO of United Way Miami. \u201cMayor Levine Cava\u2019s community-centered leadership and people-first approach continue to inspire how we come together in service to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The evening at the Loews Miami Beach was made possible through the dedication of fundraising co chairs Johanna Cervone and Ken O\u2019Keefe, as well as the generous support of Centennial Sponsor, Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst; Platinum Sponsor, Ken O\u2019Keefe and Jason Stephens, and Emerald Sponsors, City National Bank and Greenberg Traurig, along with many others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we celebrate this anniversary, we honor the power of partnership and generosity, as well as the vital role United Way Miami plays in supporting our neighbors and strengthening communities across Miami-Dade,\u201d said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. \u201cThe Mayor\u2019s Ball has been a cornerstone of Miami\u2019s civic and philanthropic community, bringing together community leaders, corporate supporters and our incredible volunteer host committee to commemorate this milestone and help shape a stronger future for our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/unitedwaymiami.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unitedwaymiami.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT US:<\/p>\n<p>For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. 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